Mercedario

Mercedario is a 6,720 metres (22,050 ft) mountain in the Andes range, in Argentina. It is the 8th highest mountain in the Andes.

Mercedario
Mercedario, 2004
Highest point
Elevation	6,720 m (22,050 ft)[1] Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
Prominence	3,333 m (10,935 ft)[2] Ranked 56th
Isolation	75.14 km (46.69 mi)
Listing	Ultra
Coordinates	31°58′45″S 70°06′45″W[2]
Geography
Mercedario Location in Argentina
Location	San Juan, Argentina
Parent range	Cordillera de la Ramada, Principal Cordillera, Andes
Climbing
First ascent	18 January 1934
Easiest route	scramble

References

1. The elevation given here is estimated from SRTM data, which shows that the frequently quoted elevation of 6,770m is too high.
2. "Argentina and Chile North: Ultra-Prominences" Peaklist.org. The prominence value given here of 3,333 m is based on a summit elevation of 6,700 m for this peak. Retrieved 2011-11-20.